Resources and Recommendations

Keith
Resources and Recommendations

Shopping and amenities

Closest spot for groceries (Safeway), liquor and drug store (CVS) needs. Also a Peet’s Coffee, gas station and Sparky’s (decent burger / grilled foods spot) and some other food and amenities. Note: grocery stores have beer, wine and liquor, but options and quantity varies store to store.
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Lincoln Square Shopping Center
4100 Redwood Rd
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Closest spot for groceries (Safeway), liquor and drug store (CVS) needs. Also a Peet’s Coffee, gas station and Sparky’s (decent burger / grilled foods spot) and some other food and amenities. Note: grocery stores have beer, wine and liquor, but options and quantity varies store to store.
Not all Safeways are created equal. This one is really big and has everything, including a big beer, wine and liquor selection.
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Safeway
5100 Broadway
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Not all Safeways are created equal. This one is really big and has everything, including a big beer, wine and liquor selection.
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Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Pl
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Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon St
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Closest laundromat option with drop off / pickup service.
Launderland
3711 MacArthur Blvd
Closest laundromat option with drop off / pickup service.

Food scene

Great, outdoor Mexican place with a cool atmosphere and tasty drinks. NOTE: make a reservation
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NIDO's Backyard
104 Oak St
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Great, outdoor Mexican place with a cool atmosphere and tasty drinks. NOTE: make a reservation
Cool old school diner with great food. Has limited hours, so check that it’s open before going.
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Bette's Oceanview Diner
1807A Fourth St
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Cool old school diner with great food. Has limited hours, so check that it’s open before going.
Amazing pastries. Recommend the cheese & cherry danish. Limited quantities, so things run out early.
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Nabolom Bakery - Pizzeria
2708 Russell St
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Amazing pastries. Recommend the cheese & cherry danish. Limited quantities, so things run out early.
Fancy deli with good sandwiches. You can order online for pickup.
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Mulberry's Market
335 Highland Ave
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Fancy deli with good sandwiches. You can order online for pickup.
They’re all over, but this is the one that we typically go to near home (the closest one is in deep East Oakland near the Coliseum). Tip: the drive-through line is always long, go in and order to stay or go.
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In-N-Out Burger
555 Willie Stargell Ave
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They’re all over, but this is the one that we typically go to near home (the closest one is in deep East Oakland near the Coliseum). Tip: the drive-through line is always long, go in and order to stay or go.
Good fried chicken…not much else to say! You can order for delivery on Grubhub or Caviar apps.
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Proposition Chicken
3465 Market St
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Good fried chicken…not much else to say! You can order for delivery on Grubhub or Caviar apps.
Their “thin crust” pizza is a good, normal pizza…but their specialty is deep dish. You can order for delivery on Caviar app.
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Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College Ave
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Their “thin crust” pizza is a good, normal pizza…but their specialty is deep dish. You can order for delivery on Caviar app.
Good thin crust pizza and some sandwich options. You can order for delivery on Caviar app.
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The Star on Grand
3425 Grand Ave
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Good thin crust pizza and some sandwich options. You can order for delivery on Caviar app.

Sightseeing

Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve One of my favorite hikes. Use the link below or search for “Sibley Staging Area” so you’re not misled.
Sibley Staging Area
6800 Skyline Blvd
Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve One of my favorite hikes. Use the link below or search for “Sibley Staging Area” so you’re not misled.
Flat path surrounded by new growth redwood forest.
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Redwoodin alueellinen puisto
7867 Redwood Road
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Flat path surrounded by new growth redwood forest.
Fun little hike that goes straight up, but isn’t that long. Nice view of a valley at the top.
Big Bear Staging Area
Redwood Road
Fun little hike that goes straight up, but isn’t that long. Nice view of a valley at the top.
A bit of a drive, but you can drive to the top of the mountain…which has great views.
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Mount Diablo State Park - North Gate Road Entrance
1300 N Gate Rd
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A bit of a drive, but you can drive to the top of the mountain…which has great views.
Not that close, but a relatively short drive to Marin. You can drive to the top of the mountain then make a short, easy hike to the top of the peak, which has amazing views.
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Mount Tamalpais East Peak
Old Railroad Grade Trail
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Not that close, but a relatively short drive to Marin. You can drive to the top of the mountain then make a short, easy hike to the top of the peak, which has amazing views.

Coastal day trip

You need to make a reservation for parking in advance online. There are also shuttle options from Marin available.
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Muir Woods National Monument
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You need to make a reservation for parking in advance online. There are also shuttle options from Marin available.
Great, fresh oysters and other food options with outdoor seating on Tomales Bay. Is seasonal and closes pretty early, check hours online.
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The Marshall Store
19225 CA-1
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Great, fresh oysters and other food options with outdoor seating on Tomales Bay. Is seasonal and closes pretty early, check hours online.
Cool photo opp spot on the way to the lighthouse.
Point Reyes Shipwrecks
12783 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Cool photo opp spot on the way to the lighthouse.
While the lighthouse is definitely cool, the drive there is what I really love. It seems like the stairs down to the lighthouse are often closed when there is no Ranger on duty. So check online in advance. Can also get pretty foggy on the coast in the summer.
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Point Reyes Lighthouse
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While the lighthouse is definitely cool, the drive there is what I really love. It seems like the stairs down to the lighthouse are often closed when there is no Ranger on duty. So check online in advance. Can also get pretty foggy on the coast in the summer.

Neighborhoods

Closest town center that has some decent shopping, restaurants and other services.
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Montclair
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Closest town center that has some decent shopping, restaurants and other services.
Shopping, restaurants, and a popular BART station.
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Rockridge
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Shopping, restaurants, and a popular BART station.

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General safety

Unless you are very familiar with the area, we recommend avoiding the neighborhoods downhill from our property. That area is deep East Oakland, which has a lot of challenges with crime and safety. If navigation directs you to something in that area, you may want to seek other options. In the driveway and anywhere you park in the Bay Area, be sure to lock your car and don’t leave anything in it that will make people think about breaking in (or anything you’ll really miss if stolen), even if hidden. Be sure to always lock doors if leaving the house and when going to bed for the night.